1999 Opel Frontera vs. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (127 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 166 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Opel Frontera | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Opel | Suzuki |
Model | Frontera | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1695 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2640 mm |